Kir Royale

A Kir Royale is a simple champagne cocktail that will make you feel regal and sophisticated without actually putting in any effort. Make your life a little more awesome with this sparkling raspberry cocktail.

Sometimes the real magic in the kitchen lies in the fake out. When something is so beautiful or delicious yet so easy, it almost feels like cheating. I used to believe that the harder I worked in the kitchen, the more loved people would feel. Turns out, they only care about the level of pleasure you bring them. Their vibration doesn't change because I spent 6 hours cooking. It changes because they tasted something unbelievably delicious.

So now more than ever, I'm pleasure over pain, substance over style, flavor over aesthetics. If a drink makes people happy and only has two ingredients, that's a potion I'm sticking with. A ridiculously easy glass of beautiful happiness is a big yes from me. I'm serving simple sophistication from here on out.

What makes a Kir Royale so awesome?

A Kir Royale is the ideal drink for simple sophistication. It's an easy mix of Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur, and sparkling wine. You can adjust the amount of Chambord based on how sweet you want your drink. And you can use any sparkling wine you have, whether that's Champagne, Prosecco, or any other variety. The Chambord makes it sweet and fruity, so don't worry about using the highest quality wine.

I also absolutly love the color of this drink. Depending on how much Chambord you add, it will be anything from rose gold to ruby red. Add some frozen raspberries to the glass to keep it chilled and make it extra beautiful. The next time you want to feel fancy, definitely serve this drink.

Magical Properties of Raspberries

Raspberries are deeply associated with women's magick, as well as women's health. Ruled by the moon and Venus as well as the element of water, they are a symbol of fertility, love, happiness, and protection. Use raspberries to wake up the sacral chakra and tap into your inner desires. Use fresh raspberries in offerings and kitchen magick, and add dried raspberries or other parts of the plant to spell jars or charm bags. (Source: WitchCraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas)

For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make the drink. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Sparkling wine - any variety
• Chambord - or similar raspberry liqueur
• Raspberries - fresh or frozen, for garnish

Tips for making a Kir Royale

This could not possibly be easier. You add one or two tablespoons of Chambord to the bottom of a champagne flute, then top it up with well-chilled sparkling wine. That's all there is to it. You do want the wine to be nice and cold, so if you're not getting the bottle straight from the fridge, make sure you keep it on ice. Adjust the amount of Chambord to your liking.

You can also garnish this with raspberries. Frozen berries will keep your drink chilled without watering it down.

What are you waiting for? Put on your crown and make yourself a Kir Royale. It couldn't be easier to feel awesome.

Looking for more awesome sparkling wine cocktails? Try this Carrot Ginger Orange Mimosa or a Lychee Mimosa.

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